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| ChrisReale |
 May 20 2003, 11:32 PM
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Sleazy  Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176  |
I have seen in perf. Products catalogs aluminium (?) valve covers for the 914. They say these dont warp, run cooler....Any real world experiences out there? Mine work fine, and i can think of other ways of spending $100..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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| ChrisFoley |
May 21 2003, 06:08 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 8,019 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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My experience with them is that they require "repairing" before being useful. That seems to be a standard requirement for aftermarket parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
What I found is that the gasket surface really isn't flat, and the surface where the bolt head makes contact is not at the correct angle. The rocker arm studs are not at a 90 degree angle to the head, but the machined surface on the valve cover is. These two areas require machining to fit correctly. Some people have expressed concern about the added stress on the rocker studs, but I haven't had a problem with this. |
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ChrisReale Better valve covers?? May 20 2003, 11:32 PM
rdauenhauer Ive often wondered about these myself. They also c... May 20 2003, 11:51 PM Mark Henry JUNK, GARBAGE, POS... May 21 2003, 06:05 AM
914Timo I dont know about Type 4 engines, but in Type 1 en... May 21 2003, 06:16 AM |
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